The Holme Valley has a new Community Active Travel Hub right in the heart of Holmfirth. Thanks to funding from West Yorkshire Combined Authority, EPIKS will be running a whole series of activities to support and inspire people to Walk, Wheel and Ride more often. The hub is based next to the public toilets, bus station and secure bike parking. Join us for some autumn events or just drop in to find out more.
Thursday 28th & Saturday 30th November 9am-3pm
Bring and swap outdoor clothing to get us ready for winter walks and rides. Please bring clean waterproof coats, outdoor boots/shoes and waterproof trousers to share.
Volunteers wanted. Are you a dab hand at fixing punctures? Would you like to ride our e-cargo bike? Could you help us with events? From delivering leaflets, mapping routes to cleaning bikes – there’s loads of ways to get involved. Register your interest for Thursday 28th November here or Saturday 30th November here and we will be in touch with a role to suit you.
Saturday 30th November 10am-1pm
Guided circular walk – Hub to Brockholes Station Return 4.5 miles
We’ll be taking a scenic route to Brockholes Station where a riverside route will take us on mainly traffic-free paths. Hop on a bus back to Holmfirth or join us on a scenic ramble through valley woodlands back to Holmfirth for a brew. Book your place here.
The hub will be staffed by Gina Wharton, Walk, Wheel, Ride Community Engagement Officer. Gina will be contacting local groups and partners over the next few months, so that the widest possible range of people from the Holme Valley will take part in active travel without the use of a car.
Kim Warren, EPIKS manager said, ‘This is just the start of a collaborative project to bring the skills and energy of the people in the Holme Valley together: to get outdoors, get fit and save money as they travel. We’ll be hosting workshops, walks and rides from the hub and in surrounding areas over the next 18 months.
It’s thanks to seed funding from West Yorkshire Combined Authority and support from partners that the hub has been funded, but we will be looking to make the hub and active travel a permanent feature into the future.’
The hub is currently being renovated and will be open on Thursdays from 28th November until Christmas.
For more information and ways to get involved contact or phone 07915 892 582